Modeled career paths · Quantum computing

Where does a Quantum Research Scientist go next?

What employers are asking a Quantum Research Scientist for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.

Management path
Senior Quantum Scientist+27% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of modeled moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here
leadership branch100% of modeled exits move upward from there
Quantum Hardware Lead+71% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of modeled moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here
leadership branch84% of modeled exits move upward from there
Senior Applied Mathematician-3% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Applied Mathematician. 5% joint modeled share
leadership branch100% of modeled exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Quantum Research+144% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Quantum Scientist. 16% joint modeled share
executive stepno modeled onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Applied Mathematician-24% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of modeled moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Research Physicist-28% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of modeled moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there

What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.